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Valentine’s Day Safety Tips

By Testmodify TestingLast

Small errors in judgment can lead to huge safety issues. This Valentine’s Day keep in mind some basic tips that can help avoid some major problems.

Kindle the Romance…Not Your HomeValentine’s Day often plays host to candlelight, crackling fireplaces, and outdoor torches. These pose minimal risks when supervised, but they can quickly turn into huge conflagrations when left unattended. HouseMaster advises the following:

Blow out candles when you leave the room.

Keep clothing, blankets, and pillows away from fireplaces and torches.

If you haven’t started your fireplace in a long time, inspect and test it beforehand. Poorly operating fireplaces are not just a fire hazard but they’re also a carbon monoxide danger.

Forgotten meals in the oven or on the stovetop can lead to fires. Consider using timers to remind you of the meal, and as always, be sure all smoke/fire alarms are operational.

Traveling? Protect Your HomeRomantic getaways are a great way to say “I love you” this time of year; however, nothing will sour your mood faster than discovering your home has been broken into. Follow these simple security tips:

Use a timer for lights and radios to create the impression of an occupied home.

Arrange for a neighbor or friend to collect your mail, or have the postal service hold your mail temporarily.

Consider leaving a car in the driveway.

Check all locks on doors and windows, particularly on the lower floors.

Rooftop RisksFlat rooftops can make for romantic views of the stars or skyline, but more often than not, these areas were not designed to be extended living spaces. Some precautions to consider are:

Even “flat” roofs are not completely flat. There is often a slight pitch to them, which can be dangerous to stand on.

At the very least, walking on roofs can risk damage to the protective coating, increasing the chance of leaks in the future.

Remember, these tips are only general guidelines. Since each situation is different, contact the appropriate professional if you have questions about a specific issue. More home safety and maintenance information is available online at housemaster.com.

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The Repair Estimate Report function is a third-party tool that allows you to create a report documenting the
estimate of the costs of repairs or projects that may be required or desired in your home. You can create a repair
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repairs, or remodeling.

Additional reports can be purchased at the rate of $29.00 per report

The data used in these reports are generated by Xactware. Xactware's cost data is used by both insurers who are
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understand that this is a third party product made available to you and that the independently owned and
operated HouseMaster franchisee and the HouseMaster franchisor, HM Services, LLC, have no responsibility
for the content provided. Xactware bases every repair estimate report on aggregated data from various sources
and methodologies. For more information regarding Xactware's pricing methodology click here
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may be assessed for each completed property estimate report and/or if a new property estimate report is created.